Tag Archives: Sides

Mussels with Leeks and Smokey Paprika

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

Did you know that Bivalves must stay alive until the time you cook them or you can poison your eaters? True story. I’ve known this since I started liking mussels and clams and usually the fish people remind you as … Continue reading →

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Steamed Spinach and Chard with Roasted Beets, Walnuts, and Tzatziki

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

I had big plans for this little dish, but at the last minute I didn’t have enough time to make individual chard packages of warm goat cheese, so I went in a totally different direction. It’s way into beet season, … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Spicy Pepper Feta Spread

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

This was one of the many simple sides made during the Middle Eastern Feast. One of the great things about this side is that it acts as a shortcut to make several sides: overlap a few ingredients here and there … Continue reading →

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Oh Larb, I Love You

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Salts Kitchen

It’s true. I love Larb, Laarb, Lap. A few years ago, I went to visit my little brother while he was living and working in Cambodia. It was right after I finished graduate school so I had some serious time … Continue reading →

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Thumbs Up Turnip Greens Pesto

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I was going to wait to post this until next week but turns out I have a few friends who got turnips in their CSA boxes this week and they tend to throw away their turnip greens, so for you… … Continue reading →

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Cooling Fall Salad: Jicama, Apple, and Cucumber

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Here in Austin, Texas it may be well into fall but we’re still experiencing days with highs in the 80s. It’s early November and it was just a few weeks ago that we put in our fall garden. After a … Continue reading →

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Rosh Hashanah Dinner: Stuffed Mushrooms…

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Rosh Hashanah is a holiday with no food rules. Okay there’s one: eat a lot of honey and apples. A sweet New Year. This year I decided to make a little celebration with a handful of friends. I was in … Continue reading →

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Squash, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes Oh My

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I am very particular when it comes to green beans. When it’s the peak of the season and they are crisp and super sweet, oh do they hit the spot. I had a bag of green beans that I knew … Continue reading →

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Summertime Lentil Salad (and Refreshing Celery)

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

I buy celery very infrequently. When I do it’s because there’s something specific I’m making with it. But then you have the rest and what does one do with bendy, rubbery celery? I make soups and stocks, salads, etc with … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Carpaccio

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Salts Kitchen

Can we really call this zucchini carpaccio? Does that make me sound like a wannabe restaurant menu in Napa trying to compete with the greats with made-up names? A cheesy culinary student’s idea of sounding fancy? Maybe, but I can’t … Continue reading →

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